Jeep Cherokee recall 26V290000 - Power Train

NHTSA · May 7, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V290000 (Jeep), reported May 7, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 61,711.
• Component: Power Train.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

May 7, 2026

Recalling firm

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Source ID

26V290000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 668 recall campaigns from Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) since 2010, 43 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 61,711 vehicles, it is larger than 88% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.

Consequence

A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective action

Dealers will update the Drivetrain Control Drivetrain Control Module, PTU, and Electronic Park Brake software, and replace the PTU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 40D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.

Affected vehicles

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